Book Blast + Giveaway: Argos: The Story of Odysseus as Told by His Loyal Dog by Ralph Hardy

From a compelling new voice in middle
grade comes a reimagination of The Odyssey told from the point of view
of Odysseus’s loyal dog—a thrilling tale of loyalty, determination, and
adventure.

For twenty years, the great hero Odysseus struggles to
return to Ithaka. After ten years beneath the walls of Troy, he begins
the long journey back home. He defeats monsters. He outsmarts the
Cyclops. He battles the gods. He struggles to survive and do whatever it
takes to reunite with his family.

And what of that family—his
devoted wife, Penelope; his young son, Telemachos; his dog, Argos? For
those twenty years, they wait, unsure if they will ever see Odysseus
again. But Argos has found a way to track his master. Any animal who
sets foot or wing on Ithaka brings him news of Odysseus’s voyage—and
hope that one day his master will return. Meanwhile, Argos watches over
his master’s family and protects them from the dangers that surround a
throne without its king.

Praise for ARGOS: THE STORY OF ODYSSEUS AS TOLD BY HIS LOYAL DOG:

Hand this one to die-hard readers of the
“Percy Jackson” series who are looking for a more traditional rendition
of the Greek tales. ―School Library Journal

Inventive retelling of Homer’s Odyssey ―ALA Booklist

Argos offers mythology-loving 9- to 12-year-olds a fresh point of access to the great story. ―Wall Street Journal

You can purchase Argos: The Story of Odysseus as Told by His Loyal Dog at the following Retailers:

Ralph Hardy graduated
from the University of North Carolina with a degree in English and
received his MFA from Columbia College, Chicago. He now lives in Chapel
Hill, North Carolina with his wife and children and a dog named Harvey,
who is nothing like Argos. He is the author of The Cheetah Diaries,
Lefty, and a number of short stories.

(5) Winners will receive a Copy of ARGOS: THE STORY OF ODYSSEUS AS TOLD BY HIS LOYAL DOG by Ralph Hardy.

1 comment:

I have two betas, Bo (derived from rainbow) and Smurf due to their colorings. Two fur babies, Eva (7 yrs) & Mitzi (2 yrs), both dog rescues with sordid pasts unfortunately, but are in a loving family now. My cat, Naya, I had to let pass over the rainbow bridge this past March at 16 1/2 yrs old. Plus, three two legged ones (my kids LOL)